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Wildlife Gardener sm A collaborative effort of the National Junior Master Gardener ® Program and the National Wildlife Federation ® . “…an integrated, engaging, and one-of-a-kind experience for kids…” Ignite a passion for learning, success and service sm in your kids!
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Wildlife Gardenersm A collaborative effort of the National Junior Master Gardener® Program and the National Wildlife Federation®.
“…an integrated, engaging, and one-of-a-kind experience for kids…”
Ignite a passion for learning, success and servicesm in your kids! • With Wildlife Gardenersm, your kids will: • Dig into to gardening for wildlife! • Identify localbirds, mammals, insects, • reptiles and amphibians. • Investigate life cycles and interrelatedness of wildlife and plant life • Discover how to attract desirable wildlife to your garden. • Establish a NWF® Certified Schoolyard Habitat®!
Wildlife Gardenerssm will: • gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the wildlife that is part of their local communities. • enjoy novel, hands-on project-based learning as they have fun gardening for wildlife and building components of wildlife garden habitat.
Wildlife Gardenersm teaching concepts: Habitat Gardening Basics Essential Elements Birds Mammals Insects Reptiles and Amphibians Wildlife Habitat Sites Life Skills & Career Exploration
Learning through play - the Echolocation Game Beneficial Bats, Wildlife Gardener pg. 66
Building a local snake! Ties that Coil, Wildlife Gardener pg. 106
Ties that Coil, Wildlife Gardener pg. 106 So, where do you get the ties ?!
Ties that Coil, Wildlife Gardener pg. 106 So, where do you get the ties ?! Host an Ugly TieDay!pg 106
Evaluating soil texture with, mud pies! Shake Rattle and Roll, Wildlife Gardener pg. 6
Build a Garden Wall Map A la Carte Garden, Wildlife Gardener pg. 137
Experiment to attract birds. Moving Water Jug Dripper, Wildlife Gardener pg. 59
How do my kids becomeCertified WildlifeGardenerssm? • Youths can earn certification as aWildlife Gardenersmby • completing: • A. at least12 activities • B.1 Life Skills/Career Exploration activity • C.establish a Certified Schoolyard Habitat®or other service-learning project